Lindsey Vonn Secures Second Downhill Victory Ahead of Milan Cortina Olympics
Vonn Zooms to Second Downhill Victory
Lindsey Vonn zooms to a second downhill World Cup victory, igniting buzz before the Milan Cortina Olympics. At forty-one, the American speed queen is rewriting expectations for longevity in elite skiing. Her latest win, crafted on a shortened, demanding course, showed the same explosive glide fans remember, sharpened by years of experience and smarter risk management.
A Remarkable Comeback Story
After stepping away from racing and overcoming major knee surgery, Vonn’s return looked unlikely to many observers. Instead, she has opened this season with two downhill wins in four starts, landing on the podium every weekend. That consistency signals more than nostalgia; it proves she can still adapt to changing snow, light, and race setups.
Road to Milan Cortina
With each victory, Vonn strengthens her Olympic credentials. Sponsors, broadcasters, and young racers now watch her as both contender and mentor.
About the People Mentioned
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn (born October 18, 1984, in St. Paul, Minnesota) is an American **alpine ski racer** widely regarded as one of the greatest female skiers in history.[4][5] She began skiing at age three, later moving with her family to Vail, Colorado, to pursue elite training, and first gained international attention at 14 by winning the slalom at Italy’s Trofeo Topolino, a first for an American girl.[1][5] Vonn made her **Olympic debut** at 17 at the Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Games and went on to compete in four Olympics: 2002, 2006, 2010, and 2018.[2][5] At the **2010 Vancouver Olympics**, she became the first U.S. woman to win **downhill gold** and also earned **bronze in super-G**.[4][5] After missing the 2014 Sochi Games due to injury, she returned to win **bronze in downhill** at PyeongChang 2018, bringing her Olympic total to **three medals** (one gold, two bronze).[4][5][7] On the **World Cup** circuit, Vonn dominated speed events (downhill and super-G). She won **four overall World Cup titles** (2008–2010, 2012) and a record **eight World Cup downhill titles**, amassing **82 World Cup race victories** and 138 podiums before retiring in 2019.[3][4][5] At retirement, her 82 wins were the most by any woman in World Cup history, a mark later surpassed by Mikaela Shiffrin.[3][6] She also collected **seven world championship medals**, including two golds in 2009 (downhill and super-G).[3][4] Vonn’s career was marked by repeated comebacks from serious injuries, including multiple knee ligament tears and fractures, which contributed to her high profile and reputation for resilience.[3][5][6] Since retirement, she has remained prominent as a media personality, author, and advocate for women and girls in sport, and she was inducted into the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame for her achievements.[2]
